Beverly Jo Claussen
Beverly Jo Claussen, 83, of Oakford passed away on Wednesday, June 2 at Aperion Care Jacksonville at 12:30 p.m. surrounded by her family. She was born on August 4, 1937 in Cass County to Howard “Mike” and Bernadine (Jaeger) Severns. She married Powell David “Pete” Claussen in Oakford on October 15, 1955. Jo is survived…
Read MoreEvalena Alvena Dierker
Evalena Alvena Dierker, 94, of Manito, passed away at 7:20 p.m., on Sunday, May 30. She was born October 22, 1926, in Havana, to George and Alma (Kreiling) Glick. She married Frederick W. Dierker at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Havana, on April 1949. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1992. Mrs. Dierker…
Read MoreKeith E. Bortell
Keith E. Bortell, 54, of Havana, gained his heavenly wings at 10:39 p.m. on Monday, May 24 at Mason District Hospital. He was born on January 11, 1967 in Havana to Eldon and Sheron (Servis) Bortell. He married Lauri Layton on June 3, 1989. She survives. Also surviving is his son, Brandon (Ashley) Bortell of…
Read MoreLois G. Heffren
Lois G. Heffren, 91, of Lewistown passed away at 6:29 AM Tuesday May 25 at Graham Hospital in Canton. She was born April 8, 1930 at Canton the daughter of Everett and Florence (Calendar) Main. She married John J. Heffren on August 5, 1948 at Peoria. He died January 10, 2006. She was also preceded…
Read MoreMyron (Jack) White
Myron (Jack) White, 93, of Courtyard Estates, Canton, entered eternal life on May 6, 2021, at Graham Hospital, after a short illness. He was born on March 1, 1928 in rural Ellisville to Wm. Myron and Florence (White) White. Jack married the love of his life, S. JoAnn Johnston on February 3, 1951, and they…
Read MoreMerle Ratliff
Merle Ratliff, 80, of Mason City passed away Saturday, May 22 at his home. He was born on March 3, 1941 to Robert and Bertha Jane (Craig) Ratliff. He married Beverly Nannen on December 10, 1971 in Springfield. Merle is survived by his wife Beverly; one son, Mark (Shanna) Ratliff of Mason City; one daughter,…
Read MoreRoger A. Thompson
Roger A. Thompson entered eternal life on Tuesday, May 18 at his home. He was the son of Merritt (Shorty) and Mary Thompson, born at his home in Ashland on August 19, 1948. He married Lisa Jill (Ulrich) Thompson in 1986. Roger is the father of Brian (Dianna) Thompson, Erika (Phil) Foster, and Whitney (Bryce)…
Read MoreFrank “Frankie” Allan Pierson
Frank “Frankie” Allan Pierson, 66, of Oakford, passed away on Sunday, May 16, at his home. He was born August 22, 1954, the son of Phineas and Lacona (Anderson) Pierson, in Springfield. He married his first wife, Marsha Dambacher, in 1973, but they later divorced. He then married Melanie Taapken on February 17, 1993. Frankie…
Read MoreSusan Kay Carlock Pierson
Susan Kay Carlock Pierson, 56, of Havana passed away at her home at 8:35 p.m. on Saturday, May 15. She was born on March 7, 1965 in Havana to Ernest and Elizabeth (Armbruster) Carlock. Susan is survived by her son, Ryan Mills of Havana, boyfriend, Clinton Danley of Havana, grandchildren, Trent Michael Mills of Iron…
Read MorePaul B. Meeker
Paul B. Meeker, 98, of Manito, passed away at Autumn Accolade, near Green Valley, at 12:54 p.m., on Monday, May 10. He was born August 6, 1922, in rural Manito, to Samuel E. and Edith (Whitaker) Meeker. He married Donna Callaway, on January 11, 1952. She survives. Mr. Meeker is survived by his wife, Donna,…
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